World Heritage Site: Keoladeo National Park
Publication Year: 2022
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE1FB3D35EA0
Summary
A rare sighting of the Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus), a Near Threatened species under the IUCN Red List, has been documented at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan, India. This occurrence marks an uncommon winter visit for the species, which is typically resident in the dry temperate regions of the Himalayas and rarely observed in northern and central India. The report highlights the significance of this finding, contributing to the limited data on the distribution and behavior of this vulture in the region.
Citation
Srikanta Maharana, S., Kumar, S., Sharma, N., & Acharya, P. (2022). Sight Record of Cinereous Vulture Aegypiusmonachus at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 11(5), 1630–1631. https://doi.org/10.21275/sr22522191001
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